Ralph E. Hucker, 87, of Burnt Prairie passed away at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Wabash Christian Retirement Center in Carmi. He was born December 6, 1924 in Mill Shoals, the son of Levi Harrison and Silva Ann (Nelson) Hucker.

Ralph was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II, was a retired Mail Carrier from the U.S.P.S and a member of Ashland Christian Church.

Ralph is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Barbara Hucker of Carmi; a sister-in-law, Faye Hucker of Carmi and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Ralph E. Hucker of Burnt Prairie will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. Private burial will be in Melrose Cemetery in Carmi. Friends may call at the Campbell Funeral Home after 5 p.m. on Thursday. Memorial contributions can be made in Ralph's name to Ashland Christian Church or Pets at Risk and will be accepted at the funeral home.